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Types of Shrubs

By David Beaulieu, About.com Guide

Picture of arrowwood viburnum shrubs.

Picture of arrowwood viburnum shrubs.

Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden
Question: Types of Shrubs
The types of shrubs available for landscaping fall roughly into the needled evergreen, broadleaf evergreen and deciduous categories. But you can also break down the types of shrubs according to their use in the landscape.
Answer:

I discuss the types of garden shrubs available (and their uses) in my full article on landscape shrubs. The links in that article will take you to pages with more detailed information about each type of shrub. For those who prefer an overview in pictures, please consult my pictures of flowering shrubs.

Have you ever asked yourself, "Should I call that plant a 'tree' or a 'shrub'?" In the next FAQ on garden shrubs, I'll tell you the rule of thumb the experts use to draw the proper distinction.

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